I had about 4 litres when I left at 0600 and arriving at Beverley about 1100 was drinking the last dregs. Mind you, headwind all the way and the forecast top was 37c for Perth. When I rolled into Northam around 1500 the thermometer in town was showing 39c.

I have it on good authority that there was only 1 registered rider who showed up for this one. He subsequently pulled the pin when he learnt he'd be riding on his pat malone and the ride was, in effect, cancelled.

Didn't altogether surprise me to be honest. Most of the die hard local Audax members were over east for the Sydney to Melbourne 1200km.

I plan to knock over a 300km this year, but I was a bit iffy about this one cos that long stretch on Brookton H'way and the time of year etc. (Yeah Yeah.. excuses excuses, I know)

Aside from the calendar rides, myself and one or two other members are planning to ride a few of the 200km Permanent routes locally overnight during the summer months if there's any others interested. PM me and I can keep you in the loop. Most likely Friday evenings at this stage.

- KymStuck in traffic? You ARE traffic.Sick of arguing with idiots on the internet? Well, do I have news for you!

HappyHumber wrote:I have it on good authority that there was only 1 registered rider who showed up for this one. He subsequently pulled the pin when he learnt he'd be riding on his pat malone and the ride was, in effect, cancelled.

Didn't altogether surprise me to be honest. Most of the die hard local Audax members were over east for the Sydney to Melbourne 1200km

That's a real shame, it was perfect weather and would have been a really nice ride.

Of the 300's in this year's WA calender I can recommend the Bumpy Boddington as another very enjoyable route. It is also listed as a Permanent.